One of the most powerful ideas in Jewish thought is this: We are not just living for ourselves, we are building for the next generation.

In this episode, Adrienne reflects on what it means to “choose legacy over self” and why effort doesn’t always lead to immediate results.

It’s a perspective shift that feels especially relevant right now, when so much of life feels urgent and immediate.

But the real question is: what are we building that will last?

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

A sugary epiphany helped Adrienne Gold Davis reimagine all that Passover can be.

Have a Happy Passover!

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Making a choice can feel terrifying. But not choosing is still a choice.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Deborah Gilboa and Adrienne Gold Davis explore the science of fear and the Jewish concept of courage. From the amygdala’s instinct for safety to the idea of "Holy Chutzpah", this episode reveals how small moments of awareness can transform the way we respond to life’s challenges.

A conversation about resilience, motherhood, and the courage to live with intention.

“Why can’t they just listen?” We’ve all thought it.

But what if the moment that frustrates you most… is actually an invitation to grow?

Momentum's Director of Education and Evaluation, Dr. Ronit Ziv Kreger shares research on why praising effort builds braver, more resilient children and how adopting a beginner’s mindset can transform the way we parent.

Instead of: “She’s so smart.”

Instead of: “They’re wrong.”

This is what a growth mindset looks like in real life in our homes, in our relationships, in ourselves.

Enjoy this encore episode - Have a Happy Purim!

Purim isn’t just for partying! It is also an opportunity to pursue peace and increase our generosity. Adrienne Gold Davis explains. 

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Adrienne welcomes back Jessica Berkowitz to explore a Jewish approach to gratitude that makes room for sadness, struggle, and unanswered questions. This episode pushes back on toxic positivity and offers a gentler, truer practice, one rooted in awareness, intention, and compassion.

If gratitude feels hard right now, you’re not doing it wrong. This conversation meets you exactly where you are.

What does human dignity look like when it’s lived, not explained?

In this episode of Rise and Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis, Adrienne shares a powerful experience from ADI Negev, an inclusive rehabilitation village in Israel. During a visit with Jewish educators, a six-year-old nonverbal child offered a wordless but unmistakable lesson in kevod habriyot, the Jewish value of honoring every human being.

Through this moment, Adrienne reflects on the deeper meaning of the Shema, the idea of oneness, and how Jewish values are meant to show up in real life, not as concepts, but as actions.  A grounding reminder that sometimes the clearest wisdom comes through presence, connection, and the simple act of reaching out a hand.

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]

What is the real antidote to baseless hatred?

In this episode, Adrienne Gold Davis is joined by educator and thought partner Jessica Berkowitz for a grounded, honest conversation about unity, disagreement, and what Jewish wisdom actually asks of us in divided times. Drawing on classical sources and lived experience, they explore why “baseless love” is not enough, how boundaries can be an expression of care, and what it means to practice unity without uniformity in our families, communities, and the Jewish people.

The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at [email protected]